11th May 2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DR RON
Thanks for that info joelance, i'm sure i checked the same thing out previously but couldn't find any consistency using the 1 length = 1.5 kgs . I would have assumed that they would have put the dot in anyway if that is the case. Either way it still comes up with the same order but just a slight difference when pricing them.
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Dr Ron!
This is from the VATC site, may explain the anomaly re. 1 len = 1.5 KG
" The following scale is a guide for assessment of a horse’s performance in a particular race, where the winning distance is two lengths or less:
1200Metres & Under - 1.5kg per length
1400 – 1800Metres - 1.0kg per length
2000 – 2600Metres - 1.0 to 0.5kg per length
2800Metres & Over - 0.5kg per length
This scale assumes a good to firm surface and diminishes as the surface becomes slower. Distances between placed horses may be under expressed."
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